Procurement Sr. Manager, Strategic Proposal Team

Job Locations
US-VA-Herndon

Posted Date
3 weeks ago(11/27/2018 9:28 AM)

Requisition ID

2018-6856

Category

Legal

Clearance Status

Ability to Obtain

Security Clearance

Top Secret/SCI

Overview

Peraton is seeking a procurement professional to lead its Strategic Proposal Team. The Peraton Strategic Proposal Team provides the strategic sourcing and teaming guidance that shapes the vision and direction of corporate pursuits. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, collaborative, professional, and strategic thinker that is skilled in contract review, negotiations, executing strategic plans, and accomplishing business objectives. Must have deep experience in driving sourcing decisions with a track record of success working in a team-based environment. The Senior Manager will also be responsible for overseeing Peraton’s Small Business Department, and therefore, should have working knowledge of developing master and individual small business plans, conducting outreach, and reporting per regulatory requirements.

As Peraton is a next generation national security company, the Senior Manager must possess or be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

Major tasks and responsibilities include:

Collaborating with capture teams in defining sourcing requirements, vendor selection, completion of business objectives, and small business goals

Partnering with materials and services procurement teams to structure contractual documentation to mitigate or manage risks, to align with company and mission objectives, and to comply with customer requirements, federal and public law, and business ethics and integrity

Establishing and executing a framework for appropriate market research

Conducting due diligence on prospective suppliers to evaluate past performance, financial solvency, and other risk indicators

Contributing to proposal content relative to procurement support and small business objectives

Mitigating risk and exposures through audit and control processes, thoughtful analyses, and consideration of impacts and planning

Collaborating, communicating, and partnering with peers and internal stakeholders to ensure procurement programs, strategies, policies, and procedures are appropriate and aligned with priorities

Driving efficiencies and improvements relative to requirements, processes, systems (recommendations), and execution in areas of responsibility

Ability to clearly articulate point of view verbally and in writing, quickly grasp business objectives and strategies and how service offerings support the attainment of those objectives.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

PREFERRED:

An advanced degree, such as an MBA, and/or applicable specialized training/certifications (CFCM, CPCM, CCCM, etc.) is a plus

CLEARANCE:

Must possess or be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

About Peraton

Peraton provides innovative, reliable solutions to the nation’s most sensitive and mission-critical programs and systems. Peraton has significant experience providing highly differentiated secure communications, space, and technology solutions to key customers, and has become a trusted partner on missions that are critical to the security priorities of the United States. Capabilities include complex software and technology services and solutions, as well as end-to-end mission operations abilities, including Software Systems Development, Cyber, Modeling & Simulation, Mission Operations, Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), and Quick Reaction Capabilities (QRC) / Research & Development. The company is headquartered in Herndon, VA, with approximately 3,500 employees across the U.S. and Canada.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.